Course Guide at Merryland College, Biratnagar, Nepal (MCB ...On behalf of the teaching and support...

Wolverhampton Business SchoolBSc (Hons) International Business Managementat Merryland College, Biratnagar, Nepal (MCB)Course Guide

2018-19September

About this guide

This is your course guide. It provides the basic but fundamental information about your course of study. Thisguide is yours for the duration of the course, we don’t re-issue it annually and if any information containedwithin were to change then we will write to you to explain so.

In particular, if any important aspects relating to your modules were to change then we will inform you inaccordance with the Code of Practice for the Management of Changes to Modules and Courses. The teachingand support teams which you will get to know over time will refer to this guide – it will be useful to you andwe advise you to make good use of it throughout your studies.

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Welcome from the Course Leader

On behalf of the teaching and support teams from BSc (Hons) International Business Management atMerryland College, Biratnagar, Nepal (MCB) course, I would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to theUniversity of Wolverhampton, and in particular your campus.

My name is dr Asia Alder and I am the course leader for your BSc (Hons) International Business Managementat Merryland College, Biratnagar, Nepal (MCB) course and alongside your personal tutor, will be your mainpoint of contact over the duration of your studies. My contact details are below – please don’t hesitate to get intouch if you need any support or guidance.

The successes which you will achieve whilst at the University are based upon a partnership between the

expertise and support from the staff here and the effort you put into learning. We welcome students who areeager to think for themselves, to take control of their own learning and who are ready to get involved indeveloping the skills required in a highly competitive job market. Make the most of the wide range ofopportunities available to you.

Studying at University can be difficult, and for many of you the transition into University life will bechallenging. However we will support you throughout your course, particularly whilst you develop into anindependent learner over the course of your first year with us.

We believe it is important that you are encouraged to make your own contribution to the effective operationand development of your chosen course. We hope that you might consider acting as a Course Representativeduring some of your time with us to help the University continue to improve your experience.

I would like to wish you every success with your studies. We look forward to working with you and hope thatyou enjoy your time with us.

Dr Asia Alder

Course Management and Staff Involvement

RoleRole NameName SpecialismSpecialism eMaileMail Tel. Ext.Tel. Ext. RoomRoom

Course Leader Dr Wen Wang [email protected] 3756 MN210

Head of Department Mr Andrew Groves [email protected] 3775 MN115

Course Leader Dr Asia Alder [email protected] 3723 MN005

Educational Aims of the Course

One of the phenomena of the 21st century has been that of globalisation. This course equips students with theknowledge and expertise to manage within this global framework. As globalisation increases, moreorganisations have to work beyond their regional boundaries, compete in diverse global environments andfind that their traditional domestic markets are open to global challenges. These organisations need expertswho can work across multicultural barriers, develop effective international strategies and source productsinternationally. This course will train students in these business key areas.

The course will provide an interdisciplinary approach to global citizenship and will help students developtheir own understanding of complex notions in the international business environment. Additionally, thecourse will help students develop Digital Literacy skills through the use of applications software employed bycontemporary organisations. The development of student knowledge and understanding of a range ofinternational business and management practices and the ability to apply them effectively in anentrepreneurial and innovative manner will also be emphasised, as it is recognised that entrepreneurship is akey force for successful economic growth.

What makes this programme distinctive?

The MSc International Business Management offers an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge in anarea of high growth and global demand. The MSc IBM has been developed to offer you the opportunity toengage with a number of specific subjects relevant to global, national, and local business. Students who areconsidering starting their own company, joining a graduate training scheme with a multinational, ordeveloping a broader understanding of international business will not only find the course highly relevant, butequally rewarding towards developing future career prospects in established and emerging global markets.

The programme delivery of the MSc IBM benefits from a number of close links with large multinational

enterprises and innovative agile firms in providing a rich, exciting and challenging active learningenvironment. The team of Professors and Senior Academics on the course provide an extensive level ofexpertise in their respective disciplines from research to practitioner background. This will enrich yourlearning experience in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to participate at the highest leveltowards furnishing you with a Masters Degree for your future career.

Course Structure

September (Full-Time)September (Full-Time)

Year 3Year 3

ModuleModule TitleTitle CreditsCredits PeriodPeriod TypeType

6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies 20 OSEA Core

6IB008 Business Research Methods (lnternational Business) 20 OSEA Core

6MK001 International Marketing 20 OSEA Core

6BE003 Strategic Management 20 OSEA Core

6BU013 Independent Project 20 OSEA Core

6IB006 Debating Globalisation 20 OSEA Core

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning OutcomeLearning Outcome Contributing ModulesContributing Modules

Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 1Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 1(ORDCLO1)(ORDCLO1)

Apply knowledge and expertise of managing inorganisations and in different national cultures.

6BE003 Strategic Management6BU013 Independent Project6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies6IB006 Debating Globalisation6IB008 Business Research Methods (lnternational Business)6MK001 International Marketing


Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities ina global business environment.



Discuss and appreciate the issues surroundingdeveloping effective international strategies andsourcing products internationally.



Critically evaluate international business theoriesrelated to managing international operations,international strategy and risk analysis, and theprinciples of international business.


Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 5Ordinary Course Learning Outcome 5

(ORDCLO5)(ORDCLO5)

Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriatetechnologies in developing and communicatingsolutions for a global context.

Honours Course Learning Outcome 1Honours Course Learning Outcome 1(DEGCLO1)(DEGCLO1)

Apply knowledge and expertise of managing inorganisations and in different national cultures.



Evaluate the nature of multinationals' activities ina global business environment.



Discuss and appreciate the issues surroundingdeveloping effective international strategies andsourcing products internationally.



Critically evaluate international business theoriesrelated to managing international operations,international strategy and risk analysis, and theprinciples of international business.



Utilise a range of contemporary and appropriatetechnologies in developing and communicatingsolutions for a global context.


Demonstrate skills of independent learning,analysis, synthesis and critical thinking throughthe application of business and managementconcepts and principles and the relatedunderpinning theories.

6BU013 Independent Project6IB003 Dynamics of Multinational Companies6IB008 Business Research Methods (lnternational Business)6MK001 International Marketing

PSRB

None

Employability in the Curriculum

Completion of the MSc International Business Management opens a gateway to a number of managerial rolesin national and international organisations, and provides the basis for further study in a range of areas such asaccounting, marketing and human resources – as well as further academic study eg. topping-up to an MBA orprogressing to an MPhil or PhD.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Learning activities

Students are required to locate and evaluate appropriate digital information sources related to the issuesconsidered in the modules on this course. They are also expected to participate in class forum activities on theVLE.

Student participation in a range of in-class discussions and activities is expected in order to consider theoryand practice related to various topics covered in the modules.

The international nature of this course means that students will be researching and discussing from a range ofperspectives the theory and evidence in the context of global business and management; this will enable themto develop personal and professional values that would help them play a substantial role in a global businessenvironment.

Indicative assessment may include:

Writing reports and essays to show breadth and depth of understandingCase study analysisMaking presentations, both individual and group.Multi-choice testsDissertations / ProjectsTimed constrained assignmentsPortfoliosAssessed group activity (including peer appraisal)

Level 6 focuses on higher level skills in analysis, evaluation and critique. The assessment at this level willfocus on ability to synthesise and critique business and management concepts.

The course assessment strategy is designed offer variety of assessment methods, including report writing,examinations, presentations, portfolios, essays, in class tests, group work and a dissertation.

Teamwork is a key employability skill and is at the heart of effective management and organisationalfunctioning. It is also a powerful learning strategy that is used throughout these courses. Where the moduleassessment method involves group work it is normal practice to award all members of a group an identicalgrade. The difficulty with this approach is that it can lead to unfairness and "free-riding" students takingadvantage of others. Extensive research has been conducted locally and several alternative methods ofarriving at individual grades for group work have been successfully trialled.

Reference Points

Quality Code - Part A: Setting and Maintaining Academic Standards. Including :

Qualifications Frameworks

Characteristics Statements

Credit Frameworks

Subject Benchmark Statements - General Business and Management February 2015

Quality Code - Part B: Assuring and Enhancing Academic Quality

University Policies and Regulations

Equality Act (2010)

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-a

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/qualifications

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/characteristics-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/academic-credit

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-b

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/governance/legal-information/policies-and-regulations/academic-regulations/

Academic Regulations Exemptions

None

Support with your studies

University Learning Centres are the key source of academic information for students providing access to:

Physical library resources (books, journal, DVDs etc.)Study areas to allow students to study in the environment that suits them best: Social areas, quiet andsilent areas.A wide range of online information sources, including eBooks, e-journals and subject databasesAcademic skills support via the Skills for Learning programmeStudents on campus can attend workshops or ask for one-to-one help on a range of skills such asacademic writing and referencing.Dedicated Subject Pages to enable you to explore key online information sources that are recommendedfor their studies.Physical access to local libraries both in UK and overseas via SCONUL and WorldCat agreements

We also strongly advise you to download to “MyWLV” student app. MyWLV is a single point of personalisedaccess to the variety of systems the University offers. This includes pulling through relevant information (e.g.deadlines, timetables) and linking to underlying systems.

Course Specific Support

There are number of levels of support available for learning.

In providing flexible and interactive e-learning opportunities to meet student needs, e-learning componentswill be designed to form an integral feature of the learning, teaching and support. The VLE will be the primaryfocus of the online supported learning dimension of the module. Additionally, students have access to theonline databases and other software resources available through the learning centre.

A personal tutor is allocated to every student. Personal tutors maintain regular communication (virtual and/orface-to-face) with each of their designated tutees. Follow-up meetings are arranged with students who are notmaking satisfactory progress or who are at risk of withdrawal. Personal tutors assist students in theirpersonal and academic development, planning and progression. As well as offering students advice andguidance to help them liaise with other staff and support facilities in their school and the University,including study skills support.

The Faculty Enabling Tutor liaises with the Student Enabling Centre (SEC) regarding provision for specificdisabled students & disseminates information from the SEC on the needs of specific disabled students. Whereapplicable, in-class semester assessments are arranged by the module tutor. The module tutor will, whereappropriate, ensure that any arrangements made for students requiring special consideration will be checkedby the University Student Enabling Centre to ensure fairness and equality, and that the provisions of theUniversity Equal Opportunities policy are met. These arrangements will apply to those students who haveidentified special learning requirements.

LIS also provide a number of electronic resources including podcasts, which can support distance learners inthese areas. The ‘skills for learning’ skills support facility can be accessed electronically viawww.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills

Contact Hours

http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills

In higher education, the term ‘contact hours’ is used very broadly, to refer to the amount of time that youspend learning in contact with teaching or associated staff, when studying for a particular course.

This time provides you with the support in developing your subject knowledge and skills, and opportunitiesto develop and reflect on your own, independent learning. Contact time can take a wide variety of formsdepending on your subject, as well as where and how you are studying. Some of the most common examplesare:

lecturesseminarstutorialsproject supervisionsdemonstrationspractical classes and workshopssupervised time in a studio/workshopfieldworkexternal visitswork-based learning (including placements)scheduled virtual interaction with tutor such as on line, skype, telephone

In UK higher education, you as the student take primary responsibility for your own learning. In this context,contact time with teaching and associated staff is there to help shape and guide your studies. It may be usedto introduce new ideas and equip you with certain knowledge or skills, demonstrate practical skills for you topractise independently, offer guidance on project work, or to provide personalised feedback.

Alongside contact time, private or independent study is therefore very significant. This is the time that youspend learning without direct supervision from, or contact with, a member of staff. It might includebackground reading, preparation for seminars or tutorials, follow-up work, wider practice, the completion ofassignments, revision, and so on.

Course Specific Health and Safety Issues

No specific health and safety issues recorded.

Course Fact File

Hierarchy of Awards:Hierarchy of Awards: Bachelor of Science with Honours International Business Management at MerrylandCollege, Biratnagar, Nepal Bachelor of Science International Business Management at Merryland College,Biratnagar, Nepal University Statement of Credit University Statement of Credit

Course Codes:Course Codes: IB006H01ML Full-time 1 Years

Awarding Body / Institution:Awarding Body / Institution: University of Wolverhampton

School / Institute:School / Institute: Wolverhampton Business School

Category of Partnership:Category of Partnership: Supported Delivery of University Provision

Location of Delivery:Location of Delivery: Merryland College NEPAL

Teaching Institution:Teaching Institution: Merryland College NEPAL

Published: 29-Jun-2018 by Asia Alder

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